msr handlebar quality

[mss1389@aol.com]

As I was watching the local news last night on I-5 speed traps and they showed a Washington State Patrol motorcycle officer and he had one of those flip-up helmets can anyone shed any light on the brand or manufacturer. I thought if it was good enough for them I might try one thanks. Mark S. A-18 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Matthew Durtsche]

I have one made by Nolan it is called the N-100. HJC also makes one. Be sure to try on before you buy. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Mss1389@... [mailto:Mss1389@...] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:46 AM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Washington State Patrol Helmets As I was watching the local news last night on I-5 speed traps and they showed a Washington State Patrol motorcycle officer and he had one of those flip-up helmets can anyone shed any light on the brand or manufacturer. I thought if it was good enough for them I might try one thanks. Mark S. A-18 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_klr650/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Don Bittle]

Mine is a Zeus. I've had it for 6 months and am very pleased. Some wind noise, but I have nothing else to compare it to. With the chin bar flipped up (one hand operation) , it acts as a visor. Well designed and spoken of highly in a Google search. Best of all, about $100. don

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:45 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Washington State Patrol Helmets > As I was watching the local news last night on I-5 speed traps and they > showed a Washington State Patrol motorcycle officer and he had one of those flip-up > helmets can anyone shed any light on the brand or manufacturer. I thought if > it was good enough for them I might try one thanks. > > Mark S. > A-18 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_klr650/ > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[dooden]

http://traxms.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TRAX&Product_Code=ZS-508&Product_Count=50&Category_Code=Helmets,%20Street%20Helmets Zeus ZS-508 is the one I will be ordering soon, the flip up is just too cool, I like my MX helmet sure, but it sure will wake you up on a cold morning ride, or the raindrops that keep stinging your face. Will miss the visor, im sure but the old window tinting film across the top should help that out some, as would a stripe of black tape on the bottom edge to use as a visor when trail riding with the shield up. And the Black and Lime green matches my wifes quad, so she likes it too, we might as well have matching helmets. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Mss1389@a... wrote: > As I was watching the local news last night on I-5 speed traps and they > showed a Washington State Patrol motorcycle officer and he had one of those flip-up > helmets can anyone shed any light on the brand or manufacturer. I thought if > it was good enough for them I might try one thanks. > > Mark S. > A-18 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[cgolance]

I have been using a BMW flip helmet for years. Just the ability to pay for gas without taking off my lid has been worth it. I bought newer full face helmets and keep grabbing the flip helmet when I get ready for a ride. Chris

>>Mine is a Zeus. I've had it for 6 months and am very pleased. Some

wind noise, but I have nothing else to compare it to. With the chin bar flipped up (one hand operation) , it acts as a visor. Well designed and spoken of highly in a Google search. Best of all, about $100. don

[Stan]

While the flip design sounds appealing, I haven't had any trouble paying for gas with the regular full-face. Indeed, I don't usually get off the bike. Just roll up, whip out a credit card from Aerostich pocket number 32, fuel up, and go. Don't even have to take the gloves off. Ah, the joys of automation. I think I'll try a flip face for my next helmet, though. -S cgolance wrote:

>I have been using a BMW flip helmet for years. Just the ability to >pay for gas without taking off my lid has been worth it. I bought >newer full face helmets and keep grabbing the flip helmet when I get >ready for a ride. > >Chris > > > > > >

[Chris]

On Mon, Jan 19, 2004 at 02:14:53AM -0000, cgolance wrote:

> I have been using a BMW flip helmet for years. Just the ability to > pay for gas without taking off my lid has been worth it. > > Chris

Everyone always mentions this, the paying for gas thing. I never take my helmet off getting gas and it's a full face. Basically the only thing I ever need to communicate is 'get away from me, I'm pumping this' and waving my hands works just great if they don't speak English. I still can't count money without at least one glove off though. -- ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) 8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ http://www.panix.com/~cesser/mybike/

[bigfatgreenbike]

kingsqueak@... wrote:

>On Mon, Jan 19, 2004 at 02:14:53AM -0000, cgolance wrote: > > >>I have been using a BMW flip helmet for years. Just the ability to >>pay for gas without taking off my lid has been worth it. >> >>Chris >> >> > >Everyone always mentions this, the paying for gas thing. I never take >my helmet off getting gas and it's a full face. Basically the only >thing I ever need to communicate is 'get away from me, I'm pumping >this' >

Those people living in a state where they are allowed to pump their own gas won't understand that comment. Yes, it is against the law for you to gas up your own vehicle in NJ. I just use my credit card- keep it in an outside pocket, dip it in the pump like an ATM. No need to talk, but I get a lot of comments, especially when the weather is very bad. NOTE: you'll want to pay cash if you are en route to committing a major felony, and you'll want to leave the EZ pass at home as well). -- Devon Brooklyn, NY A15-Z '01 KLR650 '81 SR500 cafe racer "The truth's not too popular these days....." Arnold Schwarzenneger, in The Running Man

[Don Bittle]

But as someone else said, I would always try on a helmet first before ordering one. Shipping is just too expensive to return one that doesn't fit. don

> > Zeus ZS-508 is the one I will be ordering soon, the flip up is just > too cool, I like my MX helmet sure, but it sure will wake you up on a >

[thad_carey]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, ronnie lyons wrote:

> > Just received my MSR Dominator bars, and I'm not so sure they're up

to snuff. First thing that turned me off was the "made in China" sticker. Second, even though MSR says they're made of 6061 aluminum, they feel awfully "cheesy" compared to Flanders steel bars.

> > Am I gonna regret getting these? Steer my right... > > Ronnie > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ronnie, if you're defining "cheesy" feeling based on the feel of the weight, well, of course if the MSR bar is aluminum, it may feel "cheap" compared to the steel bar. The real quality of the bar will be hard to feel. As far as quality, it's probably the best aluminum that a bunch melted-down MIG 21s can provide. Overall, I've had pretty good luck with MSR products--good bang for the buck. I'm not personally familiar with that particular handlebar, however. Thad Carey A15 (not a GI Joe anymo')